‘I’m glad to have received the proposal of Chelsea as they are a big club in Europe, but my manager will sort that.

Teixeira scored twice against Real Madrid in midweek (Picture: Getty)

‘It’s my dream, I have spoken to many people who have the desire to play in the Premier League, because I think it’s the best World Championship, most competitive.

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‘For January, I believe it is very difficult because it is in the middle of the championship. Shakhtar has said they will not release me in January, only at the end of the season. But I’m with a clear head.’

Teixeira also revealed his desire to work with Chelsea’s under-fire boss Jose Mourinho, and his wish to see the Portuguese retain his current position.

‘I hope he does not leave Chelsea now. I want to work with him and have great success at his side.

If Teixieira is telling the truth, it now seems pretty hard to envisage him being anywhere other than Stamford Bridge next season.